Apr 14 The Health Benefits of Bananas

Let’s take a few minutes to talk to you about the health benefits of bananas. This curved yellow fruit is one of the most widely consumed in the world. There are multiple species, but all are elongated and curved. Bananas used for cooking may be referred to as plantains.

Interestingly, bananas are often thought of as having a very high potassium content and are consumed as such. They actually rank relatively low in terms of potassium content compared to a lot of foods.

In summary, bananas are a readily available food that are nutritionally dense and absolutely packed with minerals, vitamins, and fiber. They also appear to provide a variety of health benefits especially related to heart and vascular disease. More research is required to really identify the exact benefits of bananas.